BIODIVERSITY and ECOSYSTEM PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS-OUTLINE

Question

BIODIVERSITY and ECOSYSTEM PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS-OUTLINE  
    PowerPoint or Google Slides Research Project
A. TASK- What am I supposed to do?
- Choose a living organism from the animal kingdom that you are interested in and would like
  to research/know more about. 
- Create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation  about your animal that includes all the required information and items
   listed below in the "Instructions, Requirements & Outline". 
B. INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS & OUTLINE:
Include the following items and information using each number as a title of a slide with the information that is being asked of within that slide.

*** Select a theme/background color. (Have fun and try to be creative)
*** Be sure to include a picture or illustration on each slide.

SLIDE 1)The "TITLE SLIDE" for your PowerPoint/Google slides.
             *Please include your chosen animal’s name (common and scientific) along
              with your name and  course.
              Ex. Tiger (Panthera tigris) 
                     Mary O'Connor 7th grade science 
 
SLIDE 2) CLASSIFICATION: 
            *List the biological/taxonomic classification, in oorder, for the animal you have chosen.
                 (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) 
             Ex. Domestic cat-
             Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Carnivora,
             Family: Felidae, Genus: Felis, Species: Felis catus
SLIDE 3) ECOSYSTEM: 
             *Create a slide describing your animal living in its habitat (include both living  
               organisms and geographic features that interact with your chosen animal in
               its environment).
SLIDE 4) ADAPTATIONS: 
             *List/describe 3 adaptations of your animal (special features or behaviors that help it   
              survive in its habitat, e.g. webbed feet, fur). 
 
 SLIDE 5) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: 
               *Describe what your animal shares with other animals in its class.
               (e.g . identify whether it is  a bird, fish , reptile, amphibian or mammal and list the characteristics
                of the class.)

SLIDE 6) BIODIVERSITY: 
               *Describe how your animal species contributes to the diversity of life (positively or
                negatively).

SLIDE 7) HUMAN ACTIVITY: 
                *Describe how human activity impacts the survival of your animal.
SLIDES 8) and 9)  DESIGN SOLUTIONS: 
              *Select 2 issues (from the list below) for the ecosystem in which your chosen
                animal lives. 
              *Add facts about the issues and include a possible solution to the problems.
              ● Wastewater treatment               ● Water pollution
              ● Greenhouse effect                     ● Natural selection

● Coral whitening                          ● Erosion and deforestation

● Earth Radiation Budget             ● Capture-mark-recapture

SLIDE 10) SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY:
               *Include a list of sources at the end of your PowerPoint or Google Slides.
                -Source list should include:
                  1. Title of Source
                  2.  Weblink/URL for source

GPT-4o mini · Answer

### PowerPoint/Google Slides Presentation Outline on a Chosen Animal --- **Slide 1: TITLE SLIDE** **Title:** Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) **Presented by:** [Your Name] **Course:** 7th Grade Science *Include an image of a Great White Shark.* --- **Slide 2: CLASSIFICATION** **Kingdom:** Animalia **Phylum:** Chordata **Class:** Chondrichthyes **Order:** Lamniformes **Family:** Lamnidae **Genus:** Carcharodon **Species:** Carcharodon carcharias *Include an image that illustrates the classification hierarchy.* --- **Slide 3: ECOSYSTEM** The Great White Shark inhabits coastal and open ocean waters. - **Living Organisms:** Common prey includes seals, sea lions, and fish. - **Geographic Features:** They are typically found in areas with warm water, often near coastlines, and in nutrient-rich waters like upwellings. *Include an image of the Great White Shark in its ocean habitat.* --- **Slide 4: ADAPTATIONS** 1. **Sharp Teeth:** The Great White Shark has serrated teeth that help grip and tear flesh. 2. **Streamlined Body:** Its streamlined shape allows for efficient swimming and hunting. 3. **Electroreception:** It can detect electric fields produced by other animals, helping it locate prey. *Include an image that highlights these adaptations.* --- **Slide 5: COMMON CHARACTERISTICS** As a member of the **Chondrichthyes** class, the Great White Shark shares the following characteristics: - Skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone. - Presence of gills for breathing underwater. - Ability to detect blood in the water from miles away. *Include an image of various Chondrichthyes for comparison.* --- **Slide 6: BIODIVERSITY** The Great White Shark is crucial for the marine ecosystem because it helps maintain the balance of species. - **Positive Contribution:** By controlling population sizes of prey species, it promotes healthy ocean ecosystems. - **Negative Aspect:** As a top predator, their decline can lead to overpopulation of certain fish species, disrupting the food web. *Include an image representing marine biodiversity.* --- **Slide 7: HUMAN ACTIVITY** Human activities significantly impact Great White Shark survival through: - **Overfishing:** Targeted fishing and bycatch. - **Habitat Destruction:** Coastal development affecting their breeding grounds. - **Pollution:** Contaminants entering ocean waters can have lethal effects on sharks. *Include an image related to human impact on marine life.* --- **Slide 8: DESIGN SOLUTIONS (Issue 1: Water Pollution)** - **Facts:** Water pollution from plastic waste, chemicals, and untreated sewage leads to habitat degradation. - **Possible Solution:** Implement stricter regulations on waste disposal, promote recycling, and create awareness campaigns about keeping oceans clean. *Include a relevant image.* --- **Slide 9: DESIGN SOLUTIONS (Issue 2: Erosion and Deforestation)** - **Facts:** Coastal erosion and deforestation affect coastal habitats where Great White Sharks breed and hunt. - **Possible Solution:** Establish protected marine areas and restore coastal ecosystems to enhance resilience against erosion. *Include a relevant image.* --- **Slide 10: SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY** 1. **Title of Source:** National Geographic - Great White Shark **URL:** [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/great-white-shark](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/great-white-shark) 2. **Title of Source:** Ocean Conservancy - Shark Conservation **URL:** [https://oceanconservancy.org/protecting-the-ocean/sharks/](https://oceanconservancy.org/protecting-the-ocean/sharks/) 3. **Title of Source:** WWF - Sharks and Rays **URL:** [https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sharks-and-rays](https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sharks-and-rays) --- ### Final Tips: - Ensure each slide is visually engaging with appropriate colors, fonts, and image placements. - Keep text concise; the main points should be highlighted with bullet points. - Use speaker notes to prepare for discussing each slide during the presentation.